Monday, 19 March 2012

The Dragon's Hoard looks at... Obsidian

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Obsidian is the product of cooled lava turning into black volcanic glass, giving it a unique quality. Not only a beautiful gemstone, Obsidian has also been used as razor-sharp cutting implements.

Belief in the metaphysical properties and the meaning of the Obsidian gemstone include:
✩ Protection
✩ Truth
✩ Personal growth
✩ Past lives
✩ Creativity
✩ Self-control
✩ Resilience
✩ Insight
✩ Spontaneity
✩ Repel negativity
✩ Grounding

Being a primarily black stone, Obsidian is associated with the Root Chakra, and is one of the traditional birth stones for the month of December.

This gemstone may be featured in items available from The Dragon's Hoard, gifts you love to give and receive. Visit the webstore to find out: Obsidian at The Dragon's Hoard.



Any alleged properties related to gemstones have been gathered from books, folklore, crystal healing practitioners, and other various sources, and should be considered a spiritual belief.

Sunday, 11 March 2012

The Dragon's Hoard looks at... Turquoise

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Turquoise is a fabulous stone valued for thousands of years for its bright blue tones. Turquoise can also be found in whites, greens, and yellows, though the vivid sky-blue is often the most sought after variety.

Belief in the metaphysical properties and the meaning of the Turquoise gemstone include:
✩ Protection
✩ Aiding meditation
✩ Intuition
✩ Wealth
✩ Friendship
✩ Good fortune
✩ Purification
✩ Psychic sensitivity
✩ Healing
✩ Wisdom
✩ Calming

Being a primarily blue stone, Turquoise is associated with the Heart Chakra, and is one of the traditional birth stone for the month of December.

This gemstone may be featured in items available from The Dragon's Hoard, gifts you love to give and receive. Visit the webstore to find out: Turquoise at The Dragon's Hoard.



Any alleged properties related to gemstones have been gathered from books, folklore, crystal healing practitioners, and other various sources, and should be considered a spiritual belief.